Decatur Georgia Juvenile Justice Contact Information
Address, Phone Number, and Hours for an Juvenile Justice in Decatur, Georgia.
| Name | Decatur Georgia Juvenile Justice |
| Address | 3408 Covington Highway, Decatur GA 30032 Map |
| Phone | (404) 508-7200 |
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Map of Decatur Georgia Juvenile Justice
About Decatur Georgia Juvenile Justice
The Decatur Georgia Juvenile Justice, located in Decatur, GA, is an office of the legal system that handles youths who have broken the law. The Juvenile Justice System, including Juvenile Justice Centers and the Department of Juvenile Justice, operates separately from the legal system for adult offenders. In Georgia state, the Juvenile Justice System prioritizes rehabilitation, under the theory that youths are capable of change and should not face the same punishments as adult offenders. The Georgia Juvenile Justice System operates under state statutes and works with multiple agencies, such as courts, law enforcement, corrections, and social services.
Interested parties may contact Juvenile Justice for questions about:
- The Decatur Juvenile Justice System
- DeKalb County Juvenile detention centers
- Foster care system in DeKalb County, Georgia
- Juvenile delinquent and offender rehabilitation
- Decatur, Georgia Diversion and Reentry programs